PROJECTS

BASED AROUND COMMUNITY

When 549 Family Foundation was formed, we didn’t simply want to be an education foundation. While that is still the heart of our organization, we wanted to get involved in our community to make it a better place.

Today, we are proud to be involved in a number of different projects that have a major impact on our community.

OUR PROJECTS

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF PHS

We put together a video series to commemorate and celebrate 100 Years of Perham High School. The series features local graduates, teachers, community members, and future Yellowjackets. Together, we celebrate a century of education in Perham and look forward to a bright future.

HONORING DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

We are proud to announce the Deloris Barnack Kenner Distinguished Alumni Award. Named after PHS graduate Deloris Barnack, the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award will be honored and announced at the Perham High School Commencement Ceremony each year. The award will be given to Perham High School graduates that have positively impacted their community, wherever that may be in the world.

CONNECTING ALUMNI & COMMUNITY

It is part of our mission to help connect our people, both past and present. Join our Alumni Network to let us know what you are doing! It’s like a personalized LinkedIn platform for everything Yellowjacket. All PHS alumni, faculty, and community members are encouraged to join!

Working alongside alumni and community members, we can also assist with communicating and planning class reunions, all school reunions, and more. What better way to connect than getting together for a good time!

GRANT PROJECTS

This is the bulk of our mission: To empower students for a successful future through enhanced educational opportunities, programs, facilities, and activities within the 549 School District.

Teachers in the district come up with projects varying from new playground equipment to field trips to technology. Once they have a project in mind, teachers can apply for a grant from 549 Family Foundation. We are proud to continue providing funds that not only provide educational tools for students, but also encourage teachers to continue to be innovative in their instruction.

LAKES AREA HOME TOUR

Our biggest fundraiser for the year is the Lakes Area Home Tour. Since the very first tour in 2015, the event has grown and evolved each year. It is a great opportunity to tour beautifully decorated homes in the lakes area all while checking out our local businesses and the products and services they offer.